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'''''Feature Book''' #55'' was a reprint of the US [[Feature Book 55|''Feature Book'' #55]], because American comics were not allowed to cross the border | '''''Feature Book''' #55'' was a 1949 reprint of the US [[Feature Book 55|''Feature Book'' #55]] made especially for the Canadian market, because American comics were not allowed to | ||
cross the border at that time. This issue was published in Canada by "[[Export Publishing]] Entreprises Ldt." (located in New Toronto, Ontario, then an | |||
independent municipality from Toronto. The comic-book was published "by arrangement with [[David McKay Company]]". The covers' colors are not the same. | |||
== Contents == | == Contents == | ||
=== Mandrake stories === | === Mandrake stories === | ||
It is unclear whether the Canadian version is actually similar to the American version, namely:*"The 5-Numbers Treasure Hunt" ("[[The Treasure Hunt|The Treasure Hunt]]") by [[Lee Falk]] and [[Phil Davis]]. | |||
*"The 5-Numbers Treasure Hunt" ("[[The Treasure Hunt|The Treasure Hunt]]") by [[Lee Falk]] and [[Phil Davis]]. | |||
*"no title" ("[[The Circus People|The Circus People]]") by Lee Falk and Phil Davis. (only the first eight pages) | *"no title" ("[[The Circus People|The Circus People]]") by Lee Falk and Phil Davis. (only the first eight pages) | ||
*"no title" ("[[Mandrake and Lothar at the Carnival|Mandrake and Lothar at the Carnival]]") by Lee Falk and Phil Davis. (only the two last pages) | *"no title" ("[[Mandrake and Lothar at the Carnival|Mandrake and Lothar at the Carnival]]") by Lee Falk and Phil Davis. (only the two last pages) | ||
In fact, information has emerged that (at least) some Canadian versions of "Feature Book #55" contain the "[[Chamber into the X Dimension]]" story. | |||
Also note that, unlike the US version, the inner front and back covers are blank. | |||
==== American and Canadian versions ==== | |||
[[Image:Feature Book Comparison.jpg|320px]] | |||
[[Category:Feature Book issues|Canada Feature Book 55]] | [[Category:Feature Book issues|Canada Feature Book 55]] | ||
[[Category:Feature Book (Export Publishing) issues|Feature Book 55]] | [[Category:Feature Book (Export Publishing) issues|Feature Book 55]] | ||
Latest revision as of 09:04, 21 June 2025
| Feature Book #55 | |
 Cover artist: unknown | |
| Country/language: |  Canada / English
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| Format: | |
| Pages: | 36 pgs, color |
| Publishing date: | 1949 |
| Editor: | n/a |
| Publishing company: | Export Publishing |
| Preceded by: | n/a |
| Followed by: | n/a |
Feature Book #55 was a 1949 reprint of the US Feature Book #55 made especially for the Canadian market, because American comics were not allowed to cross the border at that time. This issue was published in Canada by "Export Publishing Entreprises Ldt." (located in New Toronto, Ontario, then an independent municipality from Toronto. The comic-book was published "by arrangement with David McKay Company". The covers' colors are not the same.
Contents
Mandrake stories
It is unclear whether the Canadian version is actually similar to the American version, namely:*"The 5-Numbers Treasure Hunt" ("The Treasure Hunt") by Lee Falk and Phil Davis.
- "no title" ("The Circus People") by Lee Falk and Phil Davis. (only the first eight pages)
- "no title" ("Mandrake and Lothar at the Carnival") by Lee Falk and Phil Davis. (only the two last pages)
In fact, information has emerged that (at least) some Canadian versions of "Feature Book #55" contain the "Chamber into the X Dimension" story.
Also note that, unlike the US version, the inner front and back covers are blank.
American and Canadian versions
